Devnest

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🧠 DevNest

DevNest is a community-driven platform designed exclusively for developers to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you're looking for teammates, mentors, or tech discussions, DevNest helps developers find their tribe and build meaningful connections in the dev world.

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🚀 Features

• 👥 Developer Profiles — Showcase your skills, stack, and projects.
• 💬 Community Chats — Connect with other devs through topic-based discussions.
• 🧩 Project Collaboration — Find and join open-source or indie projects.
• 🏆 Achievements & Badges — Earn badges for contributions and community participation.
• 🔍 Smart Matching — Get matched with developers who share your interests or goals.
• 📰 Dev Feed — Share updates, articles, and experiences with the community.

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🧩 Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Backend	Python(flask)
Database	PostgreSQL
Auth	JWT

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⚙️ Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/devnest.git

2. Navigate into the project

   cd devnest

3. Install dependencies

   npm install

   or

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in the root directory and include:

   DATABASE_URL=<your_database_url>
   JWT_SECRET=<your_secret_key>
   NODE_ENV=development
   PORT=5000

5. Run the development server

   npm run dev

   or

   python app.py

6. Visit the app

   http://localhost:5000
   

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🧑‍💻 Contributing

We love contributions! 💖 To contribute:

1. Fork the project
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m "Added a new feature")
4. Push to your branch (git push origin feature/your-feature)
5. Create a Pull Request

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🛡️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — feel free to use and modify it for your own projects.

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🌍 Connect With Us

• Website: devnest.app
• Twitter/X: @DevNestHQ
• Email: support@devnest.app

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💡 Vision

At DevNest, we believe every developer deserves a place to belong — a nest where ideas hatch, skills grow, and friendships thrive. Together, we’re building the future of the dev community.

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